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Review
. 2003 Mar;70(3):247-54.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.70.3.247.

Osteoporosis in men: suspect secondary disease first

Angelo Licata  1
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Review

Osteoporosis in men: suspect secondary disease first

Angelo Licata. Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Mar.
Free article

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  • Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Jun;70(6):501

Abstract

Since osteoporosis in men is more often secondary rather than primary (idiopathic), we need to seek the underlying cause through the history and laboratory testing. Treatment options are similar to those for women, although data are limited about their efficacy in men.

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